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The countdown for the second and final voter registration weekend ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections has begun.

Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.

City Power is urging residents to avoid starting fires near electricity infrastructure.

The death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 33, authorities said Wednesday, as Thailand pledged a nationwide overhaul of entertainment venue regulations.

Rand Water said it had issued a 21-day notice to affected municipalities, industries and direct customers to allow sufficient time to implement contingency planning and minimise potential water supply disruptions.